1.
strange, bizarre, peculiar
Strikingly unusual or odd, enough to attract attention or cause discomfort.
奇異な目で見られた。
I was looked at strangely.
奇異に感じた。
I found it strange.
周りの人が奇異の目で見ているのに気づかないようだった。
He didn't seem to notice the people around him looking at him strangely.
A somewhat formal word for strangeness that implies something is unusual enough to draw attention. Often used to describe how others perceive unusual behavior.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 奇異な目で見る — to look at someone strangely
- 奇異の目 — strange looks, looks of bewilderment
- 奇異に感じる — to find something strange
- 奇異な光景 — a bizarre sight
- 奇異に映る — to appear strange
USAGE:
The phrase 奇異の目で見る / 奇異な目で見る is the most common usage — it means to stare at someone as if they are bizarre. This expression implies social judgment and discomfort.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 奇妙 — strange, curious (lighter, can be intriguing)
- 不思議 — mysterious, puzzling (more neutral, can be positive)
- 異様 — bizarre, abnormal (stronger, more alarming)